The Key to Being A Brave Mom

What is a brave Mom?

Well I can tell you that it isn't me or you. At least it isn't us on our own.

A truly brave Mom knows that the courage for the job of Motherhood does not come from within, but from without.

A brave Mom gets her courage from God. 

A brave Mom is a woman of humility who wakes  and immediately pleads with God to be her Strength and Tower of Refuge throughout the day. 

A brave Mom knows the joy of the Lord is her strength and prays for it daily.

A brave Mom sacrifices her own feelings, comfort and time for her family everyday. She does it without a thought, because she has strengthened herself in the Lord at the start of every day and makes herself rely on Him continually.

A brave Mom forces herself to combat anger and temper and run to Jesus instead of saying those nasty words.

A brave Mom knows how to tell her children "no" and use the opportunity to train their hearts instead of just their obedience because she knows they will apply this lesson to their relationship with Jesus as they grow older.

A brave Mom is not selfish, but mothers her children all day, with no thought to herself, but every thought on the future of her child and their future in Christ.

A brave Mom knows that she has not attained and makes mistakes daily.

A brave Mom knows how to humbly apologize, even to a 1 year old and always to God. 

A brave Mom turns her failures into pillars of strength in the structures of little hearts.

A brave Mom is a Mom who seeks Jesus daily, hourly and more.

 A Mom who sacrifices and trains and falls and falls and gets back up again and says:

"I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!"

"The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!"

"I will wait for the Lord; I will be strong and courageous and wait on the Lord!"

I have not attained "Brave Mom" status yet, but I am learning that I must ask for it with every breath and like Jacob, not let go until God has blessed me with it!

What about you? Will your join me in asking for God's strength to go brave and bold with your parenting? Our futures depend on it and our God is ABLE!!

Be strong and courageous and do not be afraid for the LORD your God goes with you - He will never leave or forsake you!
{Deuteronomy 31:6}

If you liked this post you might like these:

A Heartfelt Letter to my Daughter about Beauty

I'm Not Who I Used To Be - Are You?

Hey Girl! It's Time to Stop Waiting for Permission

Do you want more brave mom encouragement? Subscribe below and get an exclusive invite to join the private Battlefield Mom's group for daily encouragement to get your armor on and fight for your kids!